Webcast & Slides:

Procedure-associated module (SSI, PPP),
Medication-associated module

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Summary

Procedure-Associated Module: Protocols and Definitions By completing this lesson, you should be able to describe the NHSN Procedure-Associated Module. Review key terms and definitions of infection and data fields used for reporting surgical site infection (SSI) and post-procedure pneumonia (PPP) events and define the rates obtained using this module.
Antimicrobial Use and Resistance (AUR) Option: Protocols and Definitions By completing this lesson, you should be able to outline the impact of antimicrobial use and resistance in healthcare, identify the structure and purpose of the AUR option within the Patient Safety Component of NHSN. Review the requirements for participation in the AUR option and define location types required in the AUR option. Describe AUR elements in the Monthly Reporting Plan, and demonstrate the use of AUR rates to improve infection control practices and antimicrobial prescription practices

Audience: This training is designed for those who will collect and analyze Patient Safety Component data or enroll a hospital into NHSN. This includes: NHSN Facility Administrator, Patient Safety Primary Contact, Infection Control Professional (ICP), Epidemiologist, Microbiologist, Pharmacist, and Data entry staff

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